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Team Productivity and Success Civil Service Newsletter Editorial Board 3 Dedicated individuals inspire team productivity and success Civil Service Newsletter Editorial Board WITH a long and illustrious career dedicated to serving the people of Hong Kong, Secretary for Home Affairs, Tsang Tak-sing, has gained rare insights into the desires and needs of the city’s residents. From his early and notable career as a veteran Optimistic outlook focuses on positives journalist of some 30 years standing, to his years Mr Tsang states that the ability to analyse spent studying at the University of Hong Kong and and criticise is one aspect of his journalistic training Harvard University prior to his appointment as a that he has carried with him through the course of Member of the Central Policy Unit from July 1998 his career. to June 2007 and his election to the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, National People’s Congress of the People’s “Two pertinent points that remain with me Republic of China, it has been the rights and roles of from my journalist years are to always having a individuals that have been the source of Mr Tsang’s healthy curiosity, as I believe that with each rising very positive outlook on life. sun there is something new and relevant to us all. I am always prepared to learn, which is important, “My current portfolio as Secretary for Home especially in my political role in today’s fast Affairs is diverse and varied, encompassing changing world, so I always try and totally everything from sport to culture and is certainly a familiarise myself with the facts about anything challenge at times,” states Mr Tsang. before analysing and criticising.” “We are often obliged to take on tasks not “The second point relates to being flexible, usually associated with the Home Affairs Bureau especially as I deal with changes every day, and by (HAB) and its departments, and the need to being open to change I become more optimistic as quarantine guests at a hotel in May this year, in relation to the global human swine influenza time goes by and as opposed to seeing negatives (Influenza A H1N1) outbreak stands as an excellent in relation to any given situation, I now view recent example.” change with a positive outlook and accept it as part of life.” “HAB family operates like a well-oiled machine thanks to the talented and very dedicated individuals Arts and culture herald city’s and the team spirit culture that exists across the continued success bureau,” says Mr Tsang. With a longstanding passion for the arts, despite not having had a lot of time to engage in 4 many things that interested him during the early catering for users and visitors at both local and years of his career, his current role as Secretary for international levels.” Home Affairs provides the opportunity to appreciate many different forms of artistic expression, from Mr Tsang is also able to look beyond Hong Kong Cantonese Opera performances to modern arts. to a time when the Pearl River Delta (PRD) as a Looking to the future, Mr Tsang supports continued whole will be regarded internationally as a hub for growth and promotion of the arts in Hong Kong, the arts in Asia, in particular future developments in particular the future development of the West following the signing on February 20, 2009, of the Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) Project. Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Exchange and Co-operation Development Plan 2009-2013 with “The WKCD Project is a major initiative to Guangdong and Macao at the 10th Greater Pearl implement the Government’s policy on arts and River Delta Cultural Co-operation Meeting. culture,” Mr Tsang states enthusiastically. “It aims to enrich the lives of our people and to facilitate “Under this Development Plan, Hong Kong, the long-term development of Hong Kong as a Guangdong and Macao will collaborate through cultural metropolis with an appreciation for all that concrete initiatives to further strengthen promotion of arts and culture can bring to our co-operation in relation to arts and culture in the society. The WKCD Project will also foster the future region and enrich the quality of life of the people growth of creative industries here in Hong Kong and within the three communities,” states Mr Tsang. my personal vision is that the WKCD will also further enhance the role of Hong Kong in the cultural East Asian Games further confirms renaissance of the Mainland, itself a product of the city’s reputation as events hub increased exchanges between East and West.” In relation to another aspect of his extensive portfolio – sport development – and future events, From an architectural perspective in this Mr Tsang addresses Hong Kong’s role in hosting the city that is internationally famous for its skyline 5th East Asian Games (EAG) in December 2009. and many landmark buildings, Mr Tsang states that the WKCD is planned to be developed “We live in a world-class city and we are indeed into an integrated arts and cultural district proud to be hosting the upcoming Hong Kong 2009 on a harbourfront site of 40 hectares in East Asian Games scheduled to take place from West Kowloon and will, by its very nature December 5 to 13,” states Mr Tsang. and timing, naturally incorporate iconic buildings and architectural design. “There are nine participating places – the People’s Republic of China, Democratic People’s “The provision of world-class Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, arts and cultural facilities and Macau, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei and Guam – and quality cultural programmes it is estimated that around 4,000 athletes and team will be essential in promoting officials will be joining the Games to participate in a distinct identity for the 1,700 competitions. Altogether, there will be a total WKCD,” says Mr Tsang. of 23 sports and 281 gold medals to be won at Hong “Undoubtedly, in time, Kong 2009 East Asian Games, which will also be a not only the individual new EAG record.” buildings within the WKCD, but the district, “An exciting element for Hong Kong is that as a whole, will become seven new sports events that have never been a Hong Kong landmark previously staged at EAG will also be included – 5 we have designed a programme that includes many events at the district level.“ “We are also working in conjunction with various sectors of the community including the Commission on Youth, Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, as well as youth, various cultural and sports associations to mark this historic occasion here in Hong Kong and Mr Tsang (second left, back row) watching the final training of Hong Kong’s make it a truly memorable national celebration boccia team in Beijing to show support for the Hong Kong Paralympic athletes. for everyone.” bodybuilding, cue sports, cycling, Rugby Sevens, squash, table tennis and windsurfing, and being Life beyond the role of SHA the first international multi-sports games held in Mr Tsang attended the 2nd World Buddhist Hong Kong, the Government has been providing Forum in Wuxi and Taipei in March in his capacity all necessary support to ensure that all aspects as the honorary head of a 100-member delegation of the preparation work are met.” from Hong Kong and Macau. “To ensure that the Hong Kong 2009 East Mr Tsang is also honoured to be the first Asian Games will run smoothly, one of the Government Principle Official to visit Taiwan since challenges we have to address is effective and the reunification in 1997. efficient co-ordination and communications amongst the many stakeholders, including relevant “There are significant ties between Hong Kong government departments and public agencies, and Taiwan, as demonstrated by the increasingly 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited, frequent visits made by people from the two national sports associations and Asian Federations places,” explains Mr Tsang. “An excellent example of the 23 featured sports events, as well as the of this was the World Buddhist Forum, which was East Asian Games Association.” co-organised by religious organisations on both sides of the strait and something I also personally Mr Tsang explains that the experience gained hope contributes to the evolving new era of th in hosting the 6 World Trade Organization (WTO) exchange we are currently witnessing.” Ministerial Conference in 2005 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics Equestrian Events On a personal level, Mr Tsang states that in Hong Kong serves as useful reference in relation the most enjoyable way for him to relax from his to hosting Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games. hectic schedule of duties is to spend as much time as possible with his family. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) th 60 anniversary celebrations “As I am so busy most of the time, every HAB is co-ordinating a variety of activities and moment spent with my family is precious and events to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding adds a major element of enjoyment and relaxation of the PRC. to my life,” says Mr Tsang. “We are very pleased to organise a range “Simply being at home with them is wonderful, of activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary however, we also enjoy taking leisurely walks of the founding of the PRC,” says Mr Tsang. together to catch up on what each of us has been “In conjunction with the 18 District Councils, doing and to plan the weeks and months ahead.” 6 Government boosts HKSAR employment opportunities Civil Service Newsletter Editorial Board AS the current financial slowdown continues to impact upon economies around the world, on February 25, 2009 the Financial Secretary, John Tsang Chun-wah, in his 2009-10 Budget Speech announced that the Government would introduce targeted measures to promote various types of job and internship opportunities in Hong Kong over the coming financial year.
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